Wood Wood

This is an older community where the typical resident is 51, making it far older than the state and national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.2% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common at 8.8%.

People born overseas make up 19.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry, with Italian, Scottish, and Chinese roots following Australian and English backgrounds.

About 24.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. Italian is the most common second language, though everyone in the community speaks at least some English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 41.8%, while 36.3% of people report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is a little below the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 61.8%.

Typical weekly personal income is $545, which is well below the national figure of $805. While typical family incomes are about the same as the rest of the country, typical household incomes are far lower at $900 a week.

A long-term health condition affects 22.0% of residents, which is well below the national average. About 5.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area has a strong connection to the military, with 4.8% of people having served in the Defence Force. This is much higher than most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 36.4% of people live alone and 24.6% are one-parent families. This is far above the national average for one-parent homes.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Because of this, typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than usual at $1,192.

The community is highly reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are several bus routes nearby, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 23.7%, with construction and hospitality also common. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though only 46.3% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.